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Ok, it turns out that the problem was with the DNS resolution of the file server. It was trying to resolve the hostname "DFSAPP03" and failing. In my case the problem was fixed by using a different server address. The error:

cifs_mount failed w/return code = -6

Probably indicates that while the authentication steps are all OK, these is a problem with actually finding the share on the network.

The directory on the remote computer needs to be shared, so that the host computer can access it. This is most easily done by using Nautilus file manager. You might have to install Nautilus if it is not your default file manager. On the remote computer, in Nautilus, right click on the directory you want to mount remotely. Select Properties. In the dialog window, select the checkbox "Share this folder." You can also check if you want other users to be able to write to this folder. Select the "Create Share" button (or "Modify Share" if it is already created). Now you should be able to mount this directory (or share) remotely.